A health desk report published on April 8, 2026, provided a comprehensive question-and-answer guide on measles vaccination in Bangladesh. The report explained that measles is a viral disease with no specific cure, and regular vaccination remains the most effective preventive measure. Two types of vaccines are available in the country: MR through the government program and MMR privately. Under the national EPI schedule, children receive the first dose at nine months and the second at fifteen months of age.

The guide stated that two doses provide 97–99 percent protection against measles. It also clarified that infants under nine months are usually protected by maternal antibodies, though vaccination may begin at six months during outbreaks. The report outlined procedures for delayed or missed doses, booster requirements, and vaccination eligibility for adolescents and adults. It also listed cases where vaccination should be avoided, such as in pregnant women and severely immunocompromised patients.

Additionally, the report discussed post-exposure prophylaxis, recommending MMR vaccine or immunoglobulin within specific timeframes for exposed individuals, depending on age and immune status.